Praise for Witchlings : "Magic, friendship, and downright funny-- Witchlings has all the ingredients for an enchanting read." --Kwame Mbalia, New York Times bestselling author of the Tristan Strong series "Inventive. Magical. Enchanting. An absolutely charming tale with its heart rooted in the friendships we make and keep." --J.C. Cervantes, bestselling author of The Storm Runner series Praise for Claribel A.
Ortega's Ghost Squad: One of NPR's Best Books of 2020 A Good Morning America Summer Reading Squad pick " Ghost Squad is a charming adventure full of girl power and heart." --Zoraida Córdova, author of The Way to Rio Luna and the Brooklyn Brujas series " Ghost Squad manages to be both creepy and heartwarming, fulfilling a need for stories that are both deeply relatable and culturally specific. Highly recommended for kids looking for a spooky read, a whole lot of feelings, and a story they'll not soon forget." --Mark Oshiro, author of Anger is a Gift and The Insiders * "A peppering of pop culture references add humor, but it's the personal touches, such as Lucely's opinionated, ever-present ancestors; her dedication to those she loves; and an emphasis on Latinx food, love, and folklore, that gives this debut its distinctive spirit." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "Dark humor, mystical vibes, and pop-culture references abound in this action-packed ghost hunt featuring. enchanted books, cryptic catacombs, and a coven of cats who are more than they appear. A feel-good, phantasmagorical adventure that readers won't want to miss." -- Booklist "While it's undeniably a ghost story, Lucely's love for her family, both corporeal and spirit, carries the narrative, giving it warmth and depth.
A warmly spooky middle-grade debut." -- Kirkus Reviews "A fast-paced adventure rooted in Dominican mythology and packed with action, humor, and originality. Lucely and Syd's adventure gives readers paranormal thrills akin to Ghostbusters and The Goonies , from a refreshingly different cultural perspective." -- School Library Journal "A high energy yarn, interwoven with Dominican culture and mythology, that is pleasantly spooky with a Ghostbusters vibe that rarely falters. Readers will appreciate this lively entrée to supernatural literature." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Ortega takes Hispanic folk traditions and weaves them into an artful narrative set in modern times. A recommended read for those who like ghostly adventures." -- School Library Connection "It's the Ghostbusters meets Jane the Virgin mashup we didn't know we needed.
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